Marsa Alam travel guide

Marsa Alam Tourism | Marsa Alam Guide

You're Going to Love Marsa Alam

With a population of 10,000, Marsa Alam is a must-see destination in Al Bahr al Ahmar, Egypt. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 16 days in order to fully appreciate everything Marsa Alam has to offer.

When to visit Marsa Alam

Marsa Alam in June
Estimated hotel price
$162
1 night at 3-star hotel
Marsa Alam in June
Estimated hotel price
$162
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Marsa Alam in July, when the average temperature is 31 °C, and the highest can go up to 35 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 13 °C, with an average temperature of 18 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in November, when precipitation is around 3 mm. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Marsa Alam, with an average rainfall of 0 mm.

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How to Get to Marsa Alam

Plane

When flying to Marsa Alam, you’ll arrive at Marsa Alam (RMF), which is located 39 miles from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Marsa Alam, you’ll arrive at Marsa Alam (RMF), which is located 39 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Marsa Alam

Airlines serving Marsa Alam

Lufthansa
Good (4,679 reviews)
SWISS
Good (928 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
Egypt Air
Good (195 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,444 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (196 reviews)
Luxair
Excellent (40 reviews)
Smartwings
Excellent (12 reviews)
Czech Airlines
Okay (8 reviews)
Air Cairo
Good (23 reviews)
TUI Fly Belgium
Good (32 reviews)
Nile Air
Okay (11 reviews)
Neos Air
Excellent (35 reviews)
TUI fly
Good (11 reviews)
Chair
Good (5 reviews)
Edelweiss Air
Good (21 reviews)
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Where to stay in Marsa Alam

Average rates range from around $98 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $136 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Marsa Alam

Most booked hotels in Marsa Alam

Hilton Marsa Alam Nubian Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$135+
Blend Elphistone Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$128+
Malikia Resort Abu Dabbab
5 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$212+
Aurora Bay Resort Marsa Alam
4 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
$82+

Hiring a car in Marsa Alam

Expect to pay $0.47 per litre in Marsa Alam (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $5.61 and $7.48. The most frequently booked car type in Marsa Alam is Compact (Renault Logan or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Class Economy Car or similar) is, on average, 11% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $0.47 per litre in Marsa Alam (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $5.61 and $7.48. The most frequently booked car type in Marsa Alam is Compact (Renault Logan or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Class Economy Car or similar) is, on average, 11% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.